Are you a busy, active mom looking for a proven plan to rebuild your strength, fitness, & performance postpartum?

Anxious to feel strong, healthy, & confident in your body again?

Ready to get back to your routine, the gym, or running because you know it'll help you feel more like yourself?

Looking for a solid, challenging training program that'll restore your core & prepare you for your military fitness test, or anything else you want to get back to?

I see you mama. You're carrying a heavy load.

You are strong & carry it well, but I know that doesn't mean it's easy.

I am with you, and here to take some weight off your shoulders.

You don't have to figure out your postpartum recovery alone.

Armed To The Heart

Strong & Resilient Postpartum Athlete Training Program

Remove the guesswork, the confusion, stress, & overwhelm when it comes to getting back to all you love & need to do.

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Eager to return to your normal fitness, but also nervous about what you should/shouldn’t do yet because you don't want to make anything worse for your core or pelvic floor?
Maybe you gained a lot of weight during your pregnancy, and are anxious to get back to your pre-pregnancy weight & to feel normal again. Maybe you're hoping you can learn to love your body more, as sometimes it feels like a struggle to not compare yourself to those days when your fitness was such a big part of your life, even though you appreciate all your body has done.
Maybe you're coming to terms with a difficult or disappointing birth experience, and can't help feeling like your body failed you, or wish it were different, and are beating yourself up, even though you know you're blessed to have a healthy baby.
Maybe you too are a military mom, or in a similar situation where there's pressure to meet certain fitness goals or standards on set timelines, and you want to prove you can come back strong & perform really well, even after pregnancy?
Maybe you can't help but feel disheartened because you’re starting from square one all over again, and feel like you’ve lost all the progress you made.

You want to take care of your health, so you can lead by example, pour more into the people you love, & give your all to all you do.

Transform your body & what it's capable of, your relationship with yourself, & how you show up to your family, work, & passions with more energy, patience, presence, & joy.

I know all the change may leave you feeling lost & uncertain in your identity, or uncomfortable in this body you once knew.

You are strong & resilient. Your body is NOT broken.

But it has been through a lot, and needs to be taken care of in the right ways to recover, rehab, & rebuild.

I'M READY TO BEGIN!

It can be so hard to give yourself grace, & not beat yourself up about how far you are from where you want to be.

Especially if you're in the military, where a lot is expected of you, and you probably expect a lot of yourself too.

But you don't have time or energy to waste trying to figure out the best exercises to do, in the right order, to make the quickest progress toward your goals.

With all the confusing & conflicting guidance out there...it's hard to know who or what to trust.

Let alone figuring out how to deal with any complications you didn't expect, or a birth that didn't go as you planned.

You're looking for reassurance that you WILL be able to get back to all that you want to do again & where you want to be, and a safe, effective, & challenging plan you can do from home & fit into your busy life to help you get there.

You deserve support from someone who GETS IT. Who GETS YOU.

You deserve to have more peace of mind about your physical recovery so you can focus on your beautiful family, adjust to life with your newest addition, & cherish this special time together.

No one regrets a strategic, intentional approach to their recovery.

But so many athletes regret jumping back in too fast & pushing boundaries again before their body, mind, or baby was truly ready.

This is so many of our stories.

I dealt with the consequences of this, for far too long before I finally got the help I needed...I wish I had access to this empowering information back then because it would've saved me a lot of pain.

I don't want any other moms to have to say...

"I wish I knew."

So What Do You Get When You

Join Me Inside Strong & Resilient?

Instant, LIFETIME access to the full 18 week Postpartum Training Program which includes early movement guidance you can apply right after having your baby, and the full exercise plan with demo videos for each movement, in-depth videos on various topics (like Healing Diastasis Recti, the 10 Signs & Symptoms to be Mindful of, How to overcome Body Image struggles) to help you to get the most results.
23 Bonus Workouts in addition to the full 18 week Postpartum Training Program. These are great to have in your back pocket! Extra Core Workouts, "Baby-friendly" workouts for those fussy days when your little one won't let mama put them down for even a few minutes, Running & Jumping workouts to keep building your confidence with speed & explosive movements, and more.
30 self-paced Videos where I teach my top tips to not just survive, but thrive in the postpartum period with a positive, integrated approach focusing on your whole health, not just your physical fitness. A one-stop-shop with the tools you need to tackle postpartum life more peacefully & confidently.
Printable calendars for each phase so you can visually see your progress & take all of the mental work & stress out of what to do when. Crossing each workout off when you complete it is so rewarding because you know you're showing up for yourself, your family, & moving closer toward your goals.
A private Facebook group for access to me to answer any questions you have, ongoing community, support, resources, accountability, & encouragement as you make your way through your postpartum journey.
Access to ongoing updates & additions for life. You have access to this for as many times as you need it, for any future postpartum experiences. I'm a lifelong learner & prioritize continual education, so I will update it with any new research that emerges in the field so you always get the highest quality guidance out there.

Begin applying the recovery guidance as soon as your baby is born to start gaining momentum right away.

Each week of the program builds upon the last so there are no plateaus, and you can get back to lifting heavy, running, jumping, & feeling more like yourself again.

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Hear from other moms about how this has changed their lives

"Where to begin?! Megan hands down has one of the most intimate, meaningful and well-rounded approaches of postpartum training. While most mothers are seeking to “get back” into their pre baby weight/physique, she takes it several steps deeper. You will get more than stronger and healed body after having a beautiful baby (or babies). You will gain confidence, patience, smart skills, a healthier mindset, and more true understanding of how strong and graceful we are as mothers.

As a mom of 2 little girls (3 years old, 10 months old), I can speak for both perspectives: literally running full steam ahead after my first child into marathon training, and then working with Megan after my 2nd baby girl. Ask my husband and my family- there was a remarkable difference in how I both felt and recovered after working with Megan. I felt healthier and mentally stronger after working with her post baby #2 compared to running a marathon 5 months postpartum with my first.

As a long-time competitive triathlete and U.S Naval Officer, I have high expectations for myself when it comes to fitness and pushing myself through new challenges….sometimes to the detriment of my own peace of mind, especially as I embrace this new chapter of life as a full-time working mom. As I prepared for my 2nd baby girl to be born, I planned on jumping back into training just like I had with my first child. But something stopped me - I recognized that as grateful as I was to have a body that could “jump” back into physical activity, I lacked a systematic and balanced plan that honored my WHOLE self - physically, mentally, academically, relationally, and spiritually.

I came across one of Megan’s “postpartum core exercises” videos thanks to one of my Army friends who posted it on her story. I rarely go on social media so thank goodness I happened to come across it! After reaching out to Megan, explaining I was 5 weeks postpartum, she set up an hour long conversation with me to get to know each other and discuss my fitness goals. That one hour easily turned into 2.5 hours….it was so easy and refreshing to talk to Megan who was so real. She shared perspectives that spoke so deeply to the joys and challenges of being all the hats we wear as moms, and posed thought-provoking questions that gave me greater confidence that this “fitness” plan would be more than just “getting stronger”.

The workouts, regular checkins, and personalization of the postpartum fitness plan I followed with Megan’s coaching has HANDS DOWN made me a better athlete, mother, wife, officer, and friend.

Her plan was realistic, honored the healing process with scientific evidence, and allowed me to enjoy a part of training that I’ve historically struggled with before working with Megan: mindfulness and giving myself grace through the process.

Megan guided me through fun exercises, workouts that were catered to my limited time demands, and provided such great encouragement while I embraced this new perspective and practice of self care.

I did half of this plan while my husband was deployed and during a cross-country move while jumping into one of the most challenging jobs in the Navy. The fact I worked through this “crazy” period of life with my head on straight AND managed to become stronger shows just how positive of an influence Megan was for me! She engaged with me whenever I was having a hard time and helped me process moments of overwhelm. I’m very convicted to share these skills with my own daughters as they grow.

God worked through Megan to give me the confidence, simplicity, and catered care during this pivotal period of my life.

Learn how to conquer so much more than postpartum recovery with Megan! She is an advocate for us moms and brings so much life and perspective into the beautiful challenges of our lives!"

Hannah Larkin

Mama of two, U.S. Naval Officer, competitive Triathlete

"Megan Gephart coached me through pregnancy and postpartum, and equipped me with the tools to become strong enough to take over as a Platoon Leader for a Scout Platoon in an Armored Brigade at 4 months postpartum (while still giving myself grace with the things I needed to that early after baby)! I’ve only improved since then and have been amazed at the resilience of my body as I’ve found the best strategies to either push myself or give myself grace depending on the situation. I even earned the Honor Graduate for my class at the Army’s Scout Leader Course for having the highest physical and academic scores out of any student in my class, all at 8 months postpartum!

This may not be everyone’s journey but I am so grateful for the mindset and strategies I developed working with Megan that gave me the best possible chance at achieving these goals. I have been able to set an example for the Soldiers in my unit, both of what we are capable of as mothers, and of times when we ALL (as Soldiers and people) need to allow ourselves grace to scale or deload exercises in order to heal and rebuild so that we can come back stronger. I am also so excited to continue setting this example of integrated strength, leadership and motherhood for my now-14-month-old daughter!

I highly recommend for any woman in a tactical profession to check out her content!"

Katie Walter

Mama to two (one in heaven),

U.S. Army Armor Officer

"Megan’s Armed to the Heart’s Pregnancy and Postpartum personal training is a phenomenal and essential part of my pregnancy and postpartum journey. Not only did Megan’s programming give me the confidence to continue my athleticism, it armed me with the knowledge and skills to do what was best for me and my baby while exercising. Being an active duty service member, exercise is something I get paid to do every day - losing the ability to exercise and being anxious about potentially hurting my baby throughout my pregnancy would have been a toll on my mental and physical health.

Megan was with me every step of the way - she wrote programming that was challenging and empowering. She checked on me to adjust programming as my body grew and changed. She reminded me that intentionality for now intensity for later was crucial - allowing me to see exercise as a celebration of what my body can do now rather than what it previously could do. I learned to exercise in a new way, honoring my changing body. As a result, my pelvic floor and core muscles are stronger than they have ever been.

I exercised until the day I gave birth and the workouts undoubtedly prepared me to welcome my daughter into this world smoothly and with God’s plan. Now, I am 9 weeks postpartum and reaping the benefits of my intentional training throughout pregnancy. With Megan as my guide, the postpartum period has been one of rebuilding and focusing on the fundamentals I practiced for the last 9 months. Each day, I am stronger. I workout more deliberately than ever before and am thankful for Megan helping my body transition through its many seasons.

Megan is sincerely incredible; balancing a workload, family life, and passions so eloquently - it is inspiring and I am so thankful to have her in my life!

Mary Ninneman

Mama to one, U.S. Army Military Intelligence Officer, lifelong athlete

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HI! I'm Megan Gephart!

I am right here with you sister.

I'm an active-duty Army mama of two beautiful boys, Matthew & William (3 years and 8 months old). I'm married to my best friend Tim and we're dual military.

I'm passionate about supporting all mothers through pregnancy & postpartum, and advocating for my sisters in arms who are battling the unique struggles that come with being a woman & mom in the military.

Through an unexpected pregnancy, career progression delays, a lot of time stationed apart, and a rapid return to the Army PT test and physically-rigorous training at just 6 weeks postpartum, when I was thrown into motherhood I was living on a prayer and barely surviving, suffering through both long-term pelvic health complications and mental health challenges, constantly feeling like I was letting my family down or failing in one way or another because of the difficulty of balancing it all.

I prayed God would light a path, and He led me to become a certified Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach so I could help empower mamas with the information I wish I had, and support them through these seasons so they don't have to feel as alone as I did.

No woman should have to choose between their motherhood, health, and career.

Even when the pressures & tensions are real.

I believe we can integrate these together, but it takes the right kind of support, strategies, and most importantly, God's grace.

I want to empower you to be the best you can be through every season of motherhood & life.

To build strength & resilience, from the inside out.

WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAM DIFFERENT?

1. Evidence-based, up to date with the latest research to optimize postpartum health & fitness

2. Uniquely tailored toward military women & the demands, timelines, pressures & expectations we face

3. Emphasizes healing our relationships with our body, body image & self-image

4. Integrated approach to nurturing our physical, mental, emotional, spiritual health, relationships, & work-life balance postpartum

YES! THIS IS FOR ME!

Get Started with the Full Training Program & Online Course Today!

*Lifetime access*

18-week Postpartum Exercise Program with demo videos (VALUE: $449)
23 Bonus Workouts to help you involve your baby, and set you up for success to keep up your momentum after this program! (VALUE: $149)
30 Videos with coaching, exercise strategy guidance, & holistic health keys to help you not only survive, but THRIVE during your Postpartum chapter physically, mentally, emotionally, & spiritually (VALUE: $349)
Printables for each phase calendar
Private Virtual Community with access to me for questions & support (VALUE: $100)
Access to ongoing updates for life (Invaluable)

TOTAL VALUE = $1047

TODAY'S PRICE = ONLY $279

YES! I WANT IN!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this for?

This program is designed for any postpartum mama (safe for both vaginal deliveries and C-sections!) who wants to prioritize their holistic health & fitness, and invest in a healthy lifestyle that allows the strength, resilience, & confidence to spill over into every area of their life, but it has components specifically tailored toward military mamas because I know we need it!

It's perfect for military women, crossfitters, runners & endurance athletes, power lifters, truly anyone who has a baby and wants to get back to fitness.

It's for those who are ready to learn, be stretched, & see themselves grow and get stronger inside and out as a mom, as they show up for themselves & their families, and persevere when it gets tough.

I have a heart for serving women who desire to make a deep impact on the world & chase their dreams- but you also know that contribution should not come at the expense of your family & your health & well-being.

I love coaching driven women who want exercise to be something they genuinely enjoy and integrate with their family life.

I have a heart for serving women who have high expectations of themselves for their performance, but don't want to live in constant overwhelm, stress, exhaustion, or burnout in their life, & who want to learn how to overcome these cycles & manage all the competing demands -- especially in motherhood.

Who is this NOT for?

This is NOT for women who are who are looking for a "quick fix". This doesn't exist postpartum, and anyone who tells you something along these lines is just using that to take advantage of your desire to feel more like yourself again to sell their program. They do not necessarily have your best interest in mind, and they are not qualified to coach you.

This is for women who are committed to being active a few days a week postpartum, who are willing to work hard, and want to prioritize their return to fitness and overall well-being as a mom, but without compromising their long-term physical or mental health for a quick "bounceback."

This sounds like something I could benefit from, but I'm not in the military. Is this for me?

It's definitely not just for military moms! This will meet ALL postpartum mamas where they're at, no matter if you're in the military, another job, a stay at home mom, or any combination. I have a particular heart for coaching, serving & supporting my sisters in arms in the military or other high-pressure, high-demand professions who are navigating postpartum and work-life balance, but the beautiful part is that this will truly benefit all mamas & will meet you wherever you are at because of the way it's designed and individually tailored to meet your needs.

At the core, our hearts and struggles are common as moms, especially those who want to return to fitness and live active lifestyles, and who are driven to be the best we can be in all areas of our lives and all the roles we play, without compromising our presence with our families or our health/overall well-being.

How long are the workouts?

This proven plan has been designed with busy mamas in mind, and each of the workouts & phases is designed to maximize your results! Don't worry, you will NOT be spending hours at the gym per day and this is made for you to be able to do with little equipment at home!

The early movement guidance that applies right away postpartum provides a lot of flexibility so you can incorporate what's right for you, but those are mostly 10-20 min progressive rehab routines for core & pelvic floor, gentle mobility, progressive walking/low impact cardio guidance, and some foundational, functional strength-building to compliment your body's healing.

Once you get cleared around 6 weeks postpartum, you'll begin the first phase of full workouts and those are between 30-45 min. If you incorporate your baby into them or end up nursing mid-session as I often do, because I know your baby will probably be tagging along for the ride, they may be on the longer end of that timeframe. I also don't want you to have an all-or-nothing mindset about exercise, so if it works best for you & your family's rhythm to break up your workouts in shorter spurts throughout your day, that's also great!

The workouts will be highly efficient and effective in building strength and conditioning, while also honoring your body's need to rebuild intentionally.

What equipment do I need?

The intention is for this to be accessible and for this plan to be able to be completed from the comfort of your own home, with minimal equipment. For those whose goals are to progress beyond the equipment below (such as pull ups, sled drags/pushes, deadlifts, rucking, etc.), there will be options outlined in the plan as you progress to these!

- Yoga mat

- Mini resistance band

- Long resistance band

- Light Dumbbells (Recommend a few pairs such as 5, 10, 15, 20 but your choice!)

- Kettlebell (Optional)

- Barbell (Optional, if aligns with your goals, but any of these movements can be modified with dumbbells)

- Pull-up Bar (Optional, if aligns with your goals)

- Foam Roller (Optional)

What is the structure of the workout program?

Once you're cleared, you will be able to begin Phase 2 of the program. From there on, it's designed with 4 workouts per week: 3 strength days - 1 Lower Body, 1 Upper Body, and 1 Full Body workout per week and a Return to Running progression where you’ll also have a Cardio Day. I recommend some form of walking, gentle cardio (if you want to do more, recommended options are provided), and rehab like the Core Connect workouts or stretching on rest days outside of the prescribed workouts.

Phases Below: Each builds upon the last to enable you to practice and master the foundational strategy and movement patterns that will support your healing, and establish a strong strength base for continued progression toward higher intensity and higher impact physical activities.

PHASE 1 (Weeks 1-5) - HEALING, RECONNECTION & PROTECTION;

Rehab & foundation-building to protect healing, familiarize with your postpartum body, generate breath, core, pelvic floor, & tendencies awareness, & begin restorative, functional movement

PHASE 2 (Weeks 6-9) - REHAB & REFAMILIARIZATION;

Reintroduction & mobilization, strengthening through basic, functional movements. Activation of important muscle groups

PHASE 3 (Weeks 10-13) - REINTEGRATION & REBUILDING;

Progressively increasing load & resistance, increasing conditioning, preparation for dynamic, high impact movements like running & jumping

PHASE 4 (Weeks 14-17) - CONSISTENCY & COMPLEXITY;

Increasing consistency & progressions to enhance capacity & confidence, return to higher impact & higher intensity athletic demands, begin rebuilding toward performance

Weeks 18+ Continue from here, repeat the last 1-2 phases again, & use the many Bonus Workouts included to return to & keep increasing your performance!

Most of us end up pushing ourselves TOO hard or jumping back into things too quickly, but some may also be afraid of making any symptoms they’re currently experiencing worse, and be worried about doing too much and actually take it too easy. So we want to be in the messy middle, and there’s nuance there which I teach you in depth.

I'm a competitive, high-performing athlete. Will this be challenging enough for me? Or for those without a ton of strength-training experience, will this program be a good fit?

Yes! It's designed specifically to be able to adapt to individual considerations, and I've worked with a variety of athletes at different ability and baseline levels through their postpartum timeframe. It is important to remember that no one - not even elite, professional athletes, not even those who had an "easy" or smooth pregnancy, labor/delivery, who worked out all the way up to your due date, etc. - are exempt from the need to rehab & heal postpartum as you recover and return to all the things you want to/need to do. Pregnancy & postpartum is a unique time with high demands on our core & pelvic floor, and pregnancy & birth is trauma to the body no matter how smoothly it goes, so those are the primary areas we focus on rehabbing, while building full body strength again GIVEN how our body has had to adjust to our baby, and our birth experience.

I’m not going to give you specific prescriptions on how much weight to lift, or your intensity levels. I give you a rep/set scheme for each exercise, and demo videos for each, and provide clear intentions for each phase of your program based on where you are in your timeframe, but I want you to select a load (or do bodyweight as a starting point), and intensity so the exercise is most appropriate for where YOU are.

Everyone’s baseline is different, everyone’s experience levels are different, everyone’s birth was different, everyone’s healing is different, and what may be not challenging enough for some, may be too challenging for others. So it’s important to respect wherever your body is at so you can both heal and also keep getting stronger, so you can crush those goals of yours!

Can you tell me more about the 30 videos included in the online course portion of the program?

These are short videos you can watch while cuddling with or nursing your baby to ground and encourage you through the challenges of this season. They include all the guidance you need to feel confident in what you're doing physically & how you're approaching your healing, to get back to all that you love & want to do, and also help you have a more balanced, less overwhelming postpartum experience.

-Key tips on approach to fitness

-Red flags to watch for

-How to know when it's safe/when you're ready to push yourself & when to scale back a bit

-How to be more attuned to your own & your baby's needs

-How to release any birth trauma

-How to protect your postpartum period from stress

-How to release mom guilt & self-doubt

-How to manage your mind & command your emotions through difficult times

-Ways to reduce overwhelm & anxiety of returning to work from maternity leave & juggling all the things...

Learn more about what to expect, what's normal & what's not, and simple shifts you can make for a much more empowering postpartum season.

Mama, YOU deserve to be taken care of & supported too. You are worth it!

What if I'm not newly postpartum anymore?

If your baby isn't as little anymore but you never really felt like you were able to properly rehab your core/heal your diastasis or strengthen your pelvic floor and are looking for an exercise plan that is tailored for a busy mom and can help you get stronger so you can get back to your active, running hard/playing hard self, this would also be a great fit for you! Our core & pelvic floor is forever changed from pregnancy, and postpartum doesn't end with a certain defined timeline. Postpartum is forever. Please don't hesitate to reach out by email at armedtotheheart@gmail.com or @armedtotheheart on Instagram or Facebook if you want to talk it over more to see if this is the right fit for you!

Can I combine this program with other workouts?

I do not recommend combining this program with other workouts. I already build in flexibility for certain modifications to it, to scale up or down as appropriate for you. You may feel pressure to push yourself and do more to try to get to your goals faster, but this is not the time to do that because it's more likely to have a detrimental effect on your body when it's in this vulnerable stage of recovery. Light walking and stretching are great additions if it feels good to your body.

If you are in the military and have unit PT you're returning to, I either recommend asking for permission to continue this workout plan as it will be most effective for healing, or if you have no choice in what you do, supplementing what your workouts are with the core & pelvic floor-specific portions so that you are taking care of your postpartum body in the ways it needs, in addition to the other things you have to do.

What's so important about mindset?

Each of us understand that when it comes to our physical fitness, or for those in the military our preparation for battle, we need to train. We need to get stronger & build confidence through competence. And training takes time & drilling, consistency & muscle memory so it becomes unconsicous competency.

Otherwise, whenever we are stressed we will not rise to the occasion. We will sink to our level of training. The same goes with our minds. This will strengthen you & build your resilience so you can be armed fully for the great work God calls you to do & who you're meant to be for your family and the world.

Strong, resilient, and confident women have been fighting for their families for generations, but today's world needs women who are equipped to handle so many competing demands & additional pressures from all directions. We can't give from an empty cup for long. We can't sustainably love our families and serve without burning out unless we strengthen our mindset and skill up for the next level of challenge, in a society (and possibly a profession) that doesn't offer much support or appreciation for moms. That's what I help women do -- learn how to fight for themselves and their wholeness, so they can fight for their families and for a better world.